Satisfaction Outcomes in Women Who "Choose to Go Flat" After Mastectomy: An Integrative Review
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- DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000329
Satisfaction Outcomes in Women Who "Choose to Go Flat" After Mastectomy: An Integrative Review
Abstract
A considerable number of women undergoing mastectomies are "choosing to go flat," forgoing reconstruction. This integrative review sought to identify satisfaction outcomes and relevant factors among these women. Using variations of the key word "going flat," a systematic search of 7 databases was conducted. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Decisional and breast/chest appearance satisfaction in women who did not have reconstruction was mixed when compared with other surgical options. Body image, body mass index, radiation therapy, and access to information/resources affected satisfaction. Nurses are in a pivotal role to address the communication and informational needs of these women to support optimal surgical decision-making processes and improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
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